Director, Human Resources

ThermalWorks LLC has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and forward-thinking Director, Human Resources to lead and scale the people function for ThermalWorks in close partnership with the Endeavour HR team. This role will serve as a strategic business partner to ThermalWorks leadership while aligning HR practices, talent strategies, and employee experience initiatives with Endeavour’s broader people philosophy and operational standards. The Director of Human Resources will oversee all aspects of HR for ThermalWorks, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, organizational development, compensation and benefits partnership, compliance, and employee engagement. This individual will play a key role in supporting business growth, strengthening leadership capability, and fostering an inclusive and high-performing workplace environment. This role requires a highly adaptable, strategic, and hands-on leader who thrives in dynamic environments and can balance operational execution with long-term organizational planning. The ideal candidate is a trusted advisor with strong emotional intelligence, sound judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build meaningful relationships across all levels of the organization. ThermalWorks values efficiency and strives to maintain smooth operations. Our primary focus is on providing an integrated cooling system for data centers and commercial buildings that dramatically reduces the energy demand, water consumption and cost of cooling. It transforms the economics and eco-metrics of commercial cooling with zero water solutions that outperform air- and water-cooled systems in any climate. ThermalWorks solutions are sustainable and cutting-edge. For that reason, we are highly selective about the people we bring on board because our work depends on it. Change and progress happen quickly, and we must be able to trust one another to be honest, communicative, reliable and self-motivated. We seek ultra-creatives and superstar performers with a sense of humility and a hunger to make a positive impact in the world. We offer flexibility and endless growth opportunities to those who can harness their skills and talents and identify how and where to use them to add value. ThermalWorks is one of several “inspired infrastructure” companies that work collaboratively under our parent company, Endeavour Energy, LLC. At the heart of this ecosystem is a diverse group of bright, passionate, dedicated people, working together to make a real difference for people and the planet. ThermalWorks is looking for someone to join our team to help us move the needle toward sustainable change. Are you ready to join the journey? Key Responsibilities Include but are not limited to: Serve as the HR leader for ThermalWorks, partnering closely with company leadership and the Endeavour HR team to support organizational priorities and business growth. Develop and execute HR strategies, programs, and initiatives aligned with business objectives and Endeavour’s people practices. Partner with leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and talent development initiatives. Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts for ThermalWorks, helping attract, engage, and retain high-performing talent in partnership with Endeavour’s Talent team. Advise managers and employees on employee relations matters, performance management, coaching, conflict resolution, and workplace policies. Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-accountability culture aligned with the organization’s values. Oversee performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, feedback practices, and employee development planning. Identify training and leadership development opportunities to strengthen employee capability and support career growth. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and maintain HR policies and practices accordingly. Partner with Endeavour HR and business operations teams on compensation, benefits administration, HR systems, reporting, and broader people initiatives, such as the ecosystem-wide intern program. Analyze HR metrics and organizational data to identify trends, improve processes, and support data-driven decision-making. Support change management initiatives and help guide the organization through periods of growth and evolution. Maintain a high level of discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive employee and business matters. Skills & Requirements Education / Experience Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred. 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience in an HR leadership role. Experience supporting high-growth, entrepreneurial, or fast-paced organizations preferred. Experience partnering with executive leadership and leading strategic people initiatives. Multi-state and/or global workforce experience is a plus. Specific Skills / Abilities Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and modern people operations. Demonstrated experience partnering with technicians, manufacturing, warehouse, or field‑based teams, with strong understanding of hourly workforce dynamics, scheduling, overtime, and FLSA considerations. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills. Demonstrated ability to influence and partner effectively with leaders across all levels of the organization. Strong business acumen with the ability to connect people strategy to operational goals. High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and strong conflict-resolution capabilities. Proven ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite. HR certification preferred (SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent). Great Place to Work Enjoy… A fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation. A flexible, autonomous work environment. A culture of respect, learning and excellence. Experienced, highly talented experts as team peers. Growth and travel opportunities. A team of change-makers having a significant impact on people and the planet. About Our Parent Company, Endeavour Energy Endeavour is the main hub—a self-sustaining incubation platform for innovation—within a larger ecosystem focused on sustainable infrastructure. It provides the space, time and all necessary resources to take advanced technologies from ideation through development to launch. Every day we are helping innovators to develop and launch global solutions to tackle global challenges, which is no easy task. Our teams work extremely hard because we all believe in Endeavour’s mission: to guarantee clean water and renewable energy to everyone, everywhere. We are working hard to decentralize infrastructure and deploy innovative energy, water and waste treatment solutions that are more sustainable and more profitable than those currently in existence. Our team of passionate change-makers want to leave the world better than the way we found it. Endeavour prides itself on hiring talented, highly motivated people because that’s what our mission requires. There is a strong sense of camaraderie between good-natured people who bring their A-game to work every day to make a difference. To work at Endeavour is to know that you are part of something special—something bigger than yourself. Today, we’re deploying solutions that are immediately scalable and profitable, including EV charging, data center cooling and waste to fuel systems. As we look to the future, Endeavour intends to remain at the forefront of innovation, taking on grander challenges based on the needs of our clients and of local economies. We hope that our S ustainable H abitat for I nnovation towards a P urpose (SHIP) will be a model that inspires people and businesses to #jointhejourney. Together we can combine the best of what technology and the natural world can offer to ensure a regenerative/sustainable world for generations to come. Position : Director, Human Resources Full-Time or Part-Time : Full Time Reports to : CFO of ThermalWorks and Senior Director of HR Location : United States (Remote)